Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 246
Arthur Oskar Stampfli
Self-winding, centre-seconds, date; “1916 – Digna Merces Labore”; unique creation; 18K yellow gold, carbon PVD and diamonds
Self-winding, centre-seconds, date; “1916 – Digna Merces Labore”; unique creation; 18K yellow gold, carbon PVD and diamonds
EUR 2,300 - 2,700
USD 2,800 - 3,300 / HKD 21,300 - 24,900
18K yellow gold, carbon PVD and diamond-set, self-winding, cranked round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by eleven screws, bezel and lugs secured by 12 screws, hand-painted dial with centre-seconds and one horological complication:
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 6 o’clock)
Bezel set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Arthur Oskar Stampfli, AOS Watches, Cressier (Neuchâtel)
Model “1916 – Digna Merces Labore”; unique creation, No. 01 / 01
Year circa 2015
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. unnumbered
Bracelet white leather AOS strap; stainless steel AOS double folding deployant clasp
Caliber 11’’’ (based on SW 800 by Sellita; 28 800 v / h)
Dimensions 57.1 x 47.3 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, pair of gloves, cleaning cloth, watch-display (in wood with a sextant signed Kelvin & Hugues, London, 1917)
Notes
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU